Dear Father, The Psalmist says, “Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts.” When I read this Scripture, I was reminded of the woman with the issue of blood, how she lived secluded from the rest of the world, and how, even after she was healed, she remained hidden. We would never have known her story if Jesus had not insisted on knowing, “Who touched Me?” Under Levitical law, a woman with a continual issue of blood was considered unclean and required to separate herself. For twelve years, she was rejected, embarrassed, and faced continual disappointment. It was, therefore, a natural response for her to remain hidden even after she was healed. This illustration reveals the psychological effects of trauma on the mind. That repeated disappointment, rejection, or infirmity can shape us in more ways than we know. I’ve seen wounded partners remain insecure, even with healed partners, and I’ve seen sudden elevation remain foreign to people who have endured a series of rejections. Father, the damage of trauma often remains untold. Jesus showed that His concern was not limited to her physical healing. When He called her out, He restored her identity. Perhaps restoration requires profession, a declaration that tells our minds what our bodies already know: “I am healed.” #LettertoGod